Department/Programme: Agriculture
Section/Project: Cane Transport
Reports to (position): Superintendent – Cane Transport
A5 Supervises (Name of Positions): Overseer – Cane Loading

Overall purpose of the job.
To supervise the process of loading and transportation of harvested cane from the field blocks to the sugar factory in order to meet the sugar production requirements and the set targets.

Key Responsibilities
▪ Allocate tractors and cane loading machines, winches and press mud vehicles to drivers and operators during the assigned shift.
▪ Maintain the vehicle shift register and closely monitor the performance of each of the vehicles deployed in the shift
▪ Supervise the effective and efficient loading of cane on trailers to avoid un necessary cane spillage on the road and the field.
▪ Ensure that cane loading operators carefully load cane without mud and other foreign materials.
▪ Coordinate with tractor yard maintenance supervisor to avail tractors and cane loading machines to be used during the assigned shift.
▪ Coordinate with the Muster Roll Clerk to mark the attendance of the drivers and operators in the assigned shift and reprimand those who are absent without legitimate reasons.
▪ Carryout verification of incentives and overtime payments.
▪ Monitor and control the issuing of fuel to tractor drivers in the section.
▪ Enforce disciplinary codes among subordinate employees in the section.
▪ Program with yard mechanics, tractor drivers and cane loading operators to have effective daily maintenance of their machines.
▪ Monitor any machine break down in the field or en-route and immediately inform the tractor yard maintenance supervisor for deployment of mechanics and the winch to rescue the vehicle(s).
▪ Coordinate with Supervisor – Agriculture Workshop for maximum fleet availability.
▪ Prepare and submit to the Superintendent – Cane Transport daily cane transportation reports and other relevant periodical reports.
▪ Adhere to and enforce company’s safety, health and environment procedures in place among subordinates.

Knowledge, qualifications & Experience
Education:
National diploma in Agricultural mechanics, or mechanical engineering from a recognized institution.

Experience, Skills and Competences:
A minimum of two (2) years hands on experience in supervising drivers on shift. In-depth knowledge in mechanics, good analytical and quick fault detection skills, good supervisory skills, good communication and interpersonal skills.
Communication Skills: The position demands constant interactions with employees, management, and stakeholders throughout the business and, therefore, communication skills are an absolute necessity.
Analytical Skills: A candidate for this position must be capable of gathering and interpreting raw information and data, documenting findings, and drawing appropriate recommendations.